LA wants to make the Playboy Mansion a heritage property

The infamous Playboy Mansion may be known for its former owner and his multiple girlfriends as well as legendary parties, however that's not why the LA council is considering it for landmark status.

Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz, who represents Holmby Hills (where the mansion is located), is less interested in the colourful history and instead believes it has merit due to the design. He introduced a motion Tuesday, citing the mansion's architecture as an “excellent example of a Gothic-Tudor”.

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Koretz reportedly barely mentioned the property's connection to Playboy Enterprises in his motion. If it is awarded historic-cultural monument status, the house would require reviewing from the city if an owner wished to make any exterior alterations. It would also be protected from demolishment.

The mansion was built in 1927 forArthur Letts, Jr., son of Broadway department store founder Arthur Letts. It was bought by Playboy Enterprises in 1971 and was sold last year for $130 million to Daren Metropoulos, a billionaire who co-owns Hostess Brands. Hefner was allowed to continue living in the house until his death.

Metropoulos also owns the house next door to the Playboy Mansion, and is looking to create one enormous estate with the properties.